Written question asked by Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 1991. It was answered by Stephen Dorrell (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 December 1991 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Question: If he intends to take any steps to minimise radiation exposure from X-rays; & if there are any constraints on doctors exercising clinical judgment when ordering X-rays for patients; & if any changes are being considered. - Includes National Radiological Protection Board/Royal College of Radiologists report Patient Dose Reduction in Diagnostic Radiology & guidelines from the medical devices directorate entitled Patients Dose Reduction (in the Library).

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